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New Traffic Signal Goes Live Next Week at John Bragg Highway

May 13, 2026 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local commuters will soon see a green light at a busy intersection on the east side of town. City traffic engineers confirm the new signal at John.... Read More

Rutherford County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2022 But Total Turnout Remains Low

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County election officials are seeing more interest in the local primary, though overall turnout remains a small fraction of the populat.... Read More

Tim Hortons Expands Murfreesboro Footprint With Two New Locations

Apr 30, 2026 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Coffee lovers in Rutherford County have something new to brew over as Tim Hortons prepares to open two new locations in Murfreesboro. Construction.... Read More

Matthew & Mary Ellen Smith, theater teachers at Riverdale High School

Apr 23, 2026 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Lancaster Christian Academy Shines at County Track Meet

Apr 22, 2026 at 02:55 pm by Primetime Sports

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A small private school from Smyrna is the talk of the track world after a massive showing at the Rutherford County Championships. Lancaster Christian Ac.... Read More

Eva Carroll, an English Language Arts 7th Grade Teacher at Siegel Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Highlights, Missing Teen Search Intensifies, and Community Remembers Rhonda Allen | Dec. 15, 2025

Dec 17, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 15, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Holiday cheer filled downtown Murfreesboro as the 2025 Murfreesboro Christ.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Education Shake-Up, Library Audits, Gas Price Relief & Downtown Closure | Dec. 2, 2025

Dec 02, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee State Board of Education considers reducing high school world.... Read More

Smithville Man Identified in Fatal Clarksville Pike Crash; Investigation Underway into Previous Misidentification

Nov 12, 2025 at 12:03 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities have identified the man killed in Saturday’s two-vehicle collision on Clarksville Pike at Bobel Lane as 41-year-old Dustin McLeod of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Rescue Toddler Found Outside in 27-Degree Weather

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – November 11, 2025 – Murfreesboro Police officers responded to the area of Manson Crossing Drive and Cedar Glades Drive Tuesday morning after rec.... Read More

Downtown After 5 Moved to Next Friday Due to Incoming Storm Threat

Nov 07, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Plans have shifted for one of downtown Murfreesboro’s most anticipated seasonal events. WGNS confirmed Friday morning that Main Street Murfre.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Waste Task Force Launch, Arts Scholarships, Gas Leak Response & Braves Transition | Oct. 3, 2025

Oct 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Friday, October 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: State Rep. Brian Terry and Sen. Shane Reeves launch a 15-member advisory t.... Read More